FLASH articles from October 2006

FLASH archives from October 2006

Damage control.
October 1, 2006... In November 2006, the annual Damage Control and Firefighting Conference was held in Norfolk, VA. Many items that affect submarine damage control is see discussed. Listed below is a brief summary of the items that apply to your damage control...

Mishap reporting and record keeping.
October 1, 2006... With the recent issues of WESS-DS (Web enabled safety system- disconnect system) and the subsequent conectivity issues with submarines, I have been reviewing and entering mishap reports into WESS. A lot of submarines are unaware of the most...

Electrical.
October 1, 2006... On recent surveys I have noted an alarming increase in the number of deficient portable submersible pumps. These deficiencies could easily lead to equipment failure or electrical shock if not corrected. Even worse, the majority of these...

Machine shop maintenance.
October 1, 2006... The submarine machine tools are a valuable resource that can save the day in a crisis at sea. This equipment gives the capability to manufacture parts to make repairs at sea. Unfortunately this equipment can become neglected and fall into a...

Mooring lines.
October 1, 2006... Currently, the submarines use two types of mooring lines, the standard synthetic mooring lines and the Aramid[c] mooring lines. Aramid[c] mooring lines, as pictured on the next page, are light blue in color and have different characteristics...

Deck, safety harness & lanyards.
October 1, 2006... [ILLUSTRATION OMITTED] To clear up any confusion and snuff out all the rumors, safety harnesses and lanyards have not changed. Yes, there are new products on the market. But, the old orange parachute, 'H' style harness (MIL-H-24460) is...

Effective COMNAVSAFECEN submarine safety advisories.
October 1, 2006... 17-00 201959Z DEC 00 Contract Liberty Boat (Water Taxi) Safety 1-07 291542Z JAN 07 Effective COMNAVSAFECEN Afloat Safety Advisories for Surface Ships and Submarines 2-07 021652Z FEB 07 Topside Safety...